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We've got SNOW in Texas!! I know all you guys up north and on the east coast are sick of it, but, for us it's like a big winter blanket!!! Big flakes of snow outside, my heating pad and doggie, and a huge pot of IC safe beef stew cooking on the stovetop. (Extra points because I haven't gotten sick since 6 yesterday morning). I hope everybody has a happy, pain free Sunday!
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Katie-46 yr old female dx'd with IC after 15 years of symptoms off and on long term antibiotic use, GERD,IBS and now IC diet, gallbladder removed, endometrial ablation w/tubes tied
Lexapro-20 mg
Aciphex
Ambien-as needed
Percocet-7.5 up to 3 per day as needed
Valium-10 mg x2 per day
Phenergan-1 at night
Prelief w/everything
Now recovering from acute pancreatitis
Currents treatments that help somewhat:
Heating pad
Hot baths
Ice
Being VERY still while lying down with legs elevated -
I can understand your excitement since you guys don't usually get a lot of snow.
But heeeey Katie, do you want some more?! Dude, you can have allllllll of my snow!-24.
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Wellll....
My husband is from Michigan and we've spent many frozen, snowy, shovel the driveway Christmases there so, I'll pass on all your snow and just enjoy my little bit. Then I'll enjoy it later this week when it gets up to 60. Sorry.
Katie-46 yr old female dx'd with IC after 15 years of symptoms off and on long term antibiotic use, GERD,IBS and now IC diet, gallbladder removed, endometrial ablation w/tubes tied
Lexapro-20 mg
Aciphex
Ambien-as needed
Percocet-7.5 up to 3 per day as needed
Valium-10 mg x2 per day
Phenergan-1 at night
Prelief w/everything
Now recovering from acute pancreatitis
Currents treatments that help somewhat:
Heating pad
Hot baths
Ice
Being VERY still while lying down with legs elevatedComment
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Let me know when it hits 60 cause I'm makin' the trip to Texas!-24.
-Started having symptoms in May 2009.
-Doing pretty well on diet alone.Comment
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Will Do!!
Katie-46 yr old female dx'd with IC after 15 years of symptoms off and on long term antibiotic use, GERD,IBS and now IC diet, gallbladder removed, endometrial ablation w/tubes tied
Lexapro-20 mg
Aciphex
Ambien-as needed
Percocet-7.5 up to 3 per day as needed
Valium-10 mg x2 per day
Phenergan-1 at night
Prelief w/everything
Now recovering from acute pancreatitis
Currents treatments that help somewhat:
Heating pad
Hot baths
Ice
Being VERY still while lying down with legs elevatedComment
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Just saw the forecast: It's going to be 60 on Saturday but raining. So, pack your umbrella and I'll get the guest room ready!!Originally posted by baaaby11 View Post
Let me know when it hits 60 cause I'm makin' the trip to Texas!Katie-46 yr old female dx'd with IC after 15 years of symptoms off and on long term antibiotic use, GERD,IBS and now IC diet, gallbladder removed, endometrial ablation w/tubes tied
Lexapro-20 mg
Aciphex
Ambien-as needed
Percocet-7.5 up to 3 per day as needed
Valium-10 mg x2 per day
Phenergan-1 at night
Prelief w/everything
Now recovering from acute pancreatitis
Currents treatments that help somewhat:
Heating pad
Hot baths
Ice
Being VERY still while lying down with legs elevatedComment
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I grew up in Nebraska so snow is nothing new to me --- and I DON'T like it! We haven't had any in my area yet, but it looks like we might get some later in the week.
DonnaStay safe
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Click on ICN Shop at the top of this page. You'll find Bladder Builder and Bladder Rest, both of which we are finding have excellent results.
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AUA Guidelines: https://www.ic-network.com/aua-guide...tial-cystitis/
I am not a medical authority nor do I offer medical advice. In all cases, I strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you. [3MG]
Anyone who says something is foolproof hasn't met a determined foolComment
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Well, Donna, we've got a fold out with an excellent tempurpedic upstairs!! We could just have a little IC convention at my house next weekend!! And I can promise you we won't have anymore snow!!Originally posted by ICNDonna View PostKatie-46 yr old female dx'd with IC after 15 years of symptoms off and on long term antibiotic use, GERD,IBS and now IC diet, gallbladder removed, endometrial ablation w/tubes tied
Lexapro-20 mg
Aciphex
Ambien-as needed
Percocet-7.5 up to 3 per day as needed
Valium-10 mg x2 per day
Phenergan-1 at night
Prelief w/everything
Now recovering from acute pancreatitis
Currents treatments that help somewhat:
Heating pad
Hot baths
Ice
Being VERY still while lying down with legs elevatedComment
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Your snow is heading our way! It is sleeting in GA right now and will be here during the night. We had a lot of snow over Christmas, this one looks more like ice, which I absolutley hate! That is when you lose power and all that other fun stuff. We were all good southerners and bombarded all the grocery stores yesterday and today. The local hardware store sold over 200 sleds since Friday! Me, I will look at it out my window, where I am nice and cozy. The only snow I like is the kind I can ski or tube on. These days I can't even do that!Link to the patient information, everything from What is IC? to Disability
http://www.ic-network.com/patientlinks.html
American Urological Association Clinical Guideline
Diagnosis and Treatment of Intersitial Cysitis/Painful Bladder Syndrom
http://www.auanet.org/content/guidel...ent_ic-bps.pdfComment
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Yeah, we had a ton of rain last night then about 3 in of snow and it's getting down to about 19 overnight. Looks like ice for us too. Even my Michigander DH doesn't like to drive in the ice, so I see us staying home and enjoying an unexpected long weekend!! Good times if you don't have to go out. And I don't!!Originally posted by sailawaygrl View Post
And luckily, we live kind out in the boondocks, so we have a propane tank. So if the electric goes out we still have heat!! Good luck to you guys, looks like you're getting the worst of it.Katie-46 yr old female dx'd with IC after 15 years of symptoms off and on long term antibiotic use, GERD,IBS and now IC diet, gallbladder removed, endometrial ablation w/tubes tied
Lexapro-20 mg
Aciphex
Ambien-as needed
Percocet-7.5 up to 3 per day as needed
Valium-10 mg x2 per day
Phenergan-1 at night
Prelief w/everything
Now recovering from acute pancreatitis
Currents treatments that help somewhat:
Heating pad
Hot baths
Ice
Being VERY still while lying down with legs elevatedComment
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We have a fireplace, but no other heat if the power goes off. The last time we had a power outage, we moved into our motor home so I could cook.
I want summer --- and I want it NOW! (I say that every January, February, and March
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DonnaStay safe
Elmiron Eye Disease Information Center - https://www.ic-network.com/elmiron-p...mation-center/
Elmiron Eye Disease Fact Sheet (Downloadable) - https://www.ic-network.com/wp-conten...nFactSheet.pdf
Have you checked the ICN Shop?
Click on ICN Shop at the top of this page. You'll find Bladder Builder and Bladder Rest, both of which we are finding have excellent results.
Patient Help: http://www.ic-network.com/patientlinks.html
Sub-types https://www.ic-network.com/five-pote...markably-well/
Diet list: https://www.ic-network.com/interstitial-cystitis-diet/
AUA Guidelines: https://www.ic-network.com/aua-guide...tial-cystitis/
I am not a medical authority nor do I offer medical advice. In all cases, I strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you. [3MG]
Anyone who says something is foolproof hasn't met a determined foolComment
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Me too! I'm a weather wimp.Kadi
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Current treatments:
-IC diet
-Elavil 50mg at night
-Continuous use birth control pills (4-5 periods/year)
-Heparin/Marcaine/Sodium Bicarb home instills at night 3-4x per week, more often if needed
-Pyridium if needed,
-Pain medicine at bedtime daily, as needed during the day several times per week
-Antibiotic when doing an instillation to prevent UTI
-Colace & SmartFiber to treat chronic constipation from meds, Fleet enema as needed
-Dye Free Benadryl 50 mg at bedtime
-"Your Pace Yoga: Relieving Pelvic Pain" dvd, walking, treadmill at gym
-Managing stress= VERY important!
-Fur therapy: Hugging the cat!
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Katie: Like you it doesn't snow all that often in Austin (last year was the first time in over 5 years).
I work for the state and my boss just sent an e-mail out to all of us saying that our staff in the Dallas area will be opening their offices later than normal because of the snow.
Last week all the weather stations were getting excited saying that we are going to have a cold front for about a week (lows in the teens's or 20's) and cool weather. It petered out in regards to the early morning lows except for one night which is tomorrow night but other than that its just plain old cold. I am like Donna I want summer now - its too cold for my bones. Of course I will be saying I want Winter when its 100 degrees or hotter too. Oh well, can't win.Comment
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Don't get me wrong!!!
I love summer!! But by the time August rolls around and it's been over 100 for the majority of the time since May and will be until sometime in October, snow is a welcome sight!! But having the cover off my pool and floating around out there will be welcome by the time that rolls around!! I guess there really IS a reason for the seasons!! Just makes you appreciate what's coming!!Katie-46 yr old female dx'd with IC after 15 years of symptoms off and on long term antibiotic use, GERD,IBS and now IC diet, gallbladder removed, endometrial ablation w/tubes tied
Lexapro-20 mg
Aciphex
Ambien-as needed
Percocet-7.5 up to 3 per day as needed
Valium-10 mg x2 per day
Phenergan-1 at night
Prelief w/everything
Now recovering from acute pancreatitis
Currents treatments that help somewhat:
Heating pad
Hot baths
Ice
Being VERY still while lying down with legs elevatedComment
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Kansas City just got our first snow of the year! A few inches so far, and as much as 8 inches altogether with this snow. Looooove it!!! (Only because I get to work from home!) Last year was a little much though... my stepdaughter missed 2 extra weeks of school after Christmas vacation, and had to go to school in June!Symtoms started July 2010.
Severe pelvic floor pain only.
2 time PT graduate!
In medical remission since August 2011; able to eat and drink anything I want currently.
IC meds:
200 mg Elmiron in the morning
100 mg Elmiron @ night
Macrobid after intercourse
03/11 07/11 01/12
If at first you don't succeed: 07/26/2013!Comment
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